‘No concern of references if harmless,’ says Justice Mansoor Ali Shah

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Supreme Court docket of Pakistan’s senior puisne decide Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has remarked that since ‘he has carried out nothing improper, why ought to he concern references filed towards him.’

The feedback got here throughout a casual dialog with journalists after the oath-taking ceremony of seven newly appointed judges to the Supreme Court docket, Categorical Information reported.

Justice Shah emphasised his religion, stating “Allah is the protector,” whereas responding to a query concerning rumours of references towards him.

Within the candid alternate, Justice Shah additionally talked about that these questioning the work of judges ought to think about the case data, which can be found on the Supreme Court docket’s web site. He added that his work and the courtroom’s selections had been public document, highlighting the effectivity in dealing with circumstances.

“There is no private animosity or battle with anybody,” Justice Shah acknowledged. “If the elephant within the room is not seen, what can we are saying?” He additionally emphasised the cordial relationships with different judges, stating they usually met and shared tea collectively.

Earlier as we speak, Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi administered the oath of workplace to 6 newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court docket throughout a proper ceremony.

The oath-taking ceremony noticed the swearing-in of Justice Aamir Farooq, Justice Shafi Siddiqui, Justice Hashim Kakar, Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, Justice Salahuddin, Justice Shakeel Ahmed, and advert hoc decide Justice Gul Hassan.

The occasion was attended by Supreme Court docket judges, the Lawyer Normal, senior legal professionals, journalists, judicial employees, in addition to office-bearers of the Supreme Court docket Bar Affiliation and the Pakistan Bar Council.

Individually, President Asif Ali Zardari will administer the oath to IHC’s appearing chief justice Sarfaraz Dogar.